Being overweight may improve cancer survival
In a new study, researchers found that above average or high BMI—often linked to cancers, diabetes, heart, and other diseases—may in some cases improve...
How to sticking with your New Year’s resolutions
Humans have a long history of making New Year's resolutions.
The Babylonians are believed to be among the first to have set them more than...
Treatment of sleep apnea may help reduce depression
Patients who have had a stroke or heart attack are prone to suffer from low mood and are 2 to 3 times more likely...
Weight loss surgery linked to higher colon cancer risk
In a new study, researchers found that the risk of colon cancer may be increased in individuals who have undergone weight loss surgery.
The research...
Intermittent fasting may help you live longer
For many people, the New Year is a time to adopt new habits as a renewed commitment to personal health.
Newly enthusiastic fitness buffs pack...
How to avoid sleep loss during the holidays
With shorter daylight hours, stress and travel to different time zones, the holiday season can disrupt our circadian rhythm and create sleep difficulties.
Not getting...
Why belly fat is bad for your thinking
In a new study, researchers found for the first time that less muscle and more body fat may affect how flexible our thinking gets...
Having too little or too much water could both harm cognitive functions
Not getting enough water is enough to make you feel sluggish and give you a headache.
But in a new study, researchers found that it...
How to maintain your mental wellness this holiday season
There are things people who are at risk of depression should keep in mind as they enter the holiday season, but Christmas isn't necessarily...
Greenhouse gas emissions linked to obesity
In a new study, researchers found that the increasing average body size of people on Earth, in addition to the growing world population may...